Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 137, Decatur, Adams County, 8 June 1929 — Page 3

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Sylvia Pankhurst Outlines ’ ’ Views And Explains “Eugenic” Baby EDITOR'S NOTE: The Whiteway Colony, near Stroud, Eno-, i» one of the moat novel and unconventional settlement, in modern-day society. Henry T. Russell, United Press Staff Correspondent, visited the colony for a “feature story and" whi le there encountered Sylvia pankhurst, noted feminist and mother of a “eugenic baby." This latter term, incidentally, is one Miss Pankhurst deplores. Russell has written a series of three articles concerning his I visit and the interview. The following is the second of the series. By Henry T. Russell (United Press Staff Correspondent I [ (Copyright 1929 in all countries by United Press. All right reserved.) Whiteway Colony, near Stroud. Eng.. June 8— (UPJ— Holding her socalled "eugenic" baby. Sylvia Pankhurat, ex-militant suffragette who, her late mother and sister, taught British "flappers" how to flap, sat and told the United Press correspondent all about It. just plain "Sylvia” as she is known here—all those who dwell in this little settlement, including prminent visitors. are known by their Christian names only—spoke during an exclusive inter 1 lew which occurred by the fireside of a small wooden bungalow on this colony. Here, she is spending a few "peaceful weeks” writing a book and taking care of baby Richard Keir Pethick Pankhurst. When reminded that the boy had been called her “eugenic baby”: "The press called him that": she said, “not I". "When Richard", she continued, "was born, I announced his birth to my friends in the customary way. Some people were curious and three months later the press began wanting to interview me as to my views on marriage. An American came first and asked me whether there was any similarity between my case and a case then reported in Ameiica of a man and woman who were alleged to have been brought together for the express purpose of producing a ‘eugenic’ baby. "I told this man that there was no similarity whatsoever. I do not think marriage should be the subject f legal contract; I think free unions best, and I have chosen a free union in my own case with a man I love. I have done what I consider right and best. "If the term eugenic signifies that the child was born of both mentally and physically healthy parents who can, if you so desire, call mine a eugenic baby.” Public Care of Babies But what was far more important than deciding whether a baby was eugenic or not, she then explained, was for the public to learn how to take care of babies: "It is—or at least it should be — the business of everyone to see that babies —whether eugenic or not —are properly taken care of. I say that no child should be allowed to suffer just because it might hapen to have been born outside legal marriage. As a matter of fact in England no law prevents a free union. "Is it not far better, for instance, that a healthy child should be born of a healthy and unhappy legal marriage? Certainly the child will be happier in the first! Surely it is not right to expect that a couple unhappy in married life should remain chained together for the rest of their lives for the sake of appearances, or because they can neither afford a divorce nor bear the financial burden of keeping up two homes. I believe that human beings ought to be enabled to change their partners in marriage if they so desire without being penalized therefore. Os course, though, I think a life long union of affection the ideal to aim at and to hope for. “It so happens that I personally do not care who knows that I am not legally married. I know that many women feel they cannot afford to adopt the same attitude. Yet, in fact, even in legal marriage there is little protection for a woman"it the man is determined to evade his share of responsibility. And another thing: There is no marriage problem for the rich. It is only the poor who have difficulties." Views on Marriage Speaking tirelessly and without hesitation, the famous champion of the rights of women presented a picture such as wuld have delighted a pastellist Outside, night had fallen. The room ,n which hse expressed her (Opinions was In semi darkness. Her graceful profile was enhanced by the (glow of a coal fire that made one forget the east, wind which howled in Binsister fashion. Soon, her arguments (developed into a plea for what she (termed "true equal rights” for the sexes. The rich, she explained, were able to afford: (1) To pay a proper allowance to divorced or separated wives enabling the children of the marriage to be brought up properly. (2) To bear the financial burden of keeping up two homes in the event that the courts not grant legal separation from the Partner. “But this is not so In the case of the poor,” she added.

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King Asks Formation of New Cabinet

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Since the resignation of Stanley Baldwin as Prime Minister of England, King George expects Ramsay MacDonald, Labor Prime Minister, to form a new cabinet. Philip Snowden, left, is expected to be returned as Chancellor of the Exchequer and either James II Thomas, right, or Arthur Henderson, below, is expected to be called as Foreign Secretary to succeed Sir Austin Chamberlain.

Smalltowners’ Artistic Sense Stronger, Is Claimed

Congresswoman Sees Art Progressing Faster In Country To the small towns and villages of the United States must be given the credit for developing more sculptors artists, opera singers and writers than the big cities. Main Street is the source of the impetus of the American people, according to Mrs. Ruth Hanna McCormick, member of tjhe House from Illinois. The “hick towns’’ are the big cities in the opinion of Mrs. McCormick who lives near Bryon, 111., a farming community of 800 people. “They have their art galleries and their museums, but only because some wealthy benefactor provides them," she said. “In the smaller towns there is a much more genuine and general artistic development. The day is over when the concert road company or road show from the big citv, no matter how low-brow its program, could invade and capture he small town. People resent poor calibre programs, and immediately ask. ■What is New York trying to put over on us?’ ” .... Going to more common things, the small town is showing its civic pride it their hot-dog stands, gasoline stations and soft drink emporiums. No more ar these roadside appurtenances eyesores. There is a real movement on foot to make them as beautiful and attractive as possible. z Other evidence of America s new artistic interest is brought out by the increased use of colors, Automobiles, formerly somber, are not considered smart now unless painted in attractive Makes Complaint To The Right Party Columbus, —8 — (UP) — Desk sergeant R. 0 Thomas at the police station, accustomed to all kinds of complaints, had to listen to a new one recently. "Mr Policeman,” came a woman s irate voice over the phone, “there is a dog in my neighborhood that is caus-

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e-—™-A ' ’ jV: J*.. / j MRB. RUTH HANNA McCORMICK (Int.rnaHnnll N.«ir«l> shades. Color is Insisted on everywhere, even on articles which only a few years ago were neglected — alarm clocks, toothbrushes, table glassware, towels and linen, Just step into the modern farm kitchen. It is unusual to find a somber or plain as formerly. No, sir, bright blues or greens with utensils to match even to the dishpan and kettles. “We are awakening to the realization that art need not be a pretty amusing superficiality," says Mrs. McCormick, "but that it can be a part of our religion, contributing to the advancement and welfare of our lives. ing a lot of trouble and has become a general nuisance.” Then followed a description of the dog and the address of its owner. The complaint hung up the receiver. ■ My gawd—that's my dog." said the bewildered policeman. o Oldest Latin-American R e P u^ U ® Haiti Is the oldest of tlie LatinAmerican republics.

FARM SHOW AT STATE FAIR TO BE EXTENSIVE To Be Class For Practically Everything Grown In Field Or Garden

The exhibits in the departments of agriculture, horticulture, apiary and floriculture at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, August 31 to September 7, 1929, are expected to out do exhibits of all previous years according to Russell G. East, Shelbyville, Indiana, Director of argicultural products of the Indiana Board of Agrlcultine. Prospective exhibitors are nowin the midst of sowing the seed for many products they will show at the State Fair. It is easy for any farmer or gardner in Indiana to enter specimens in the Agricultural Department. There is a class for practically everything that is grown in field or garden in the state. The cash prizes offered for winning exhibits are very attractive. Many new exhibitors enter products each year. A new booklet giving the classification for agricultural products has just been printed and are being distributed. Anyone can receive a copy by addressing E. J. Baker, Sec.-Treas., Indiana State Fair, State House, Indianapolis. The Agricultural Building on the State Fair grounds is very spacious : and was designed for the purpose. It I is completely filled each fall with farm | products making a school in itself for those who are interested in learning more about improved qualities of grains, fruits, vegetables and other field and garden products. o OBITUARY Eliza M. Johnson daughter of Jesse and Eliza Smith was born in Adams • county April 25 1852 and departed this life, May 19, 1929, at Monroe, Ind. She was united in marriage to Levi Johnson in the year of 1870 and to this union were born ten children. Three proceeded her in death. She leaves to mourn her loss, three sons and four daughters. Mrs. James Klesser and Mrs. Abe Everhart of Monroe, Perry Johnson of Decatur, Jesse Johnson of Monore, James Johnson of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Ray Teems and Mrs. Alta Spiller of Toledo Ohio. Fifteen grand children, three great, grand children and a host of relatives and friends. She being the last member of her family, four sisters and three brothers proceeding her in death. She was a member of the Zion Christian Union church, and was always faithful in the Masters work, as we so often have heard her say. That, all was well with her soul and she was ready to go. Grandma Johnson was a devoted mother and a friend to all. She will be greatly missed in her home and community. o | Tom Cat, Jailed For Liquor Law Violation, Is Released From Prison Kansas City, Mo., June B—(UP8 —(UP) — . Tom. a big grey alley cat, held as a i dry law prisoner since May 23, can , resume his nocturne wondering again, having been released from his prison. b He was liberated after Judge and 1 Mrs. Merrill Otis, of the federal court, listened to a plea of Harry ii Hirsch, known as Kansas City’s most a hardboiled detective, for a court order to enter the padlocked “quick lunch” i- where Tom hungrily meowed for food y and water. ■- Yesterday federal court attaches t said they could do nothing to free I- Tom because the place was padlocked ” by a federal order after liquor was ’ found there and the owner was e arrested. — o e Youth Is Suicide e Indianapolis, June B—(UP)8 —(UP) Apparently despondent because he failed e to have the necessary credits to graduate, Charles W. Thomas, 19, high school pupil, died today of selfadministered poison. oGet the Habit—Trade at Home, It Pay*

ANIMAL EATING PLANTS SHOWN IN WASHINGTON National Flower Show Has Collection Including “Venus Fly-Trap” Washington, June B—(UP)—One8 —(UP)—One of the most complete collections of those curious plants that eat animals will be exhiblte dhere today and tomorrow at the national flower show of the American Horticultural Society. Included In the collection, which has been assembled by Agriculture Department botonlsts, is a fine specimen of the voracious verms fly trap which Charles Darwin described as "the most wonderful plant In the world. While scientists have recorded each movement of his plant In its animal devouring operation, Its nature remains a mystery. Its native habitat is the shoreline of North and South Carolinas and It is seldom seen outside this area. The two leaves of the plant are shaped to resemble an open mouth and a few extremely sensitive bristles Hue the inner wall of this mouth. Wnen stimulated by an insect, these bristles communicate an impulse and the mouth quickly snaps shut. The Im-

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prisoned insect Is then drowned In a secretion of digestive fluid ami practically all hut the outside shell Is absorbed. Appearance of this plant In the evolutionary scheme has not yet been traced by scientists, but it Is thought to have developed from some ordinary plant because of special environment'll conditions. Animal food forms almost the entire subslstance of this plant, whose roots serve merely a sunehors and do not. like those of other plants, absorbe food from the soil. The Venns flv trap is considered the nearest approach to the plant-animal monsters of legendary history which was depected as devouring human persons. Many other native plants and flowers will be displayed at the exhibition.

I IziWsH * with THE NATION MR. FARMER, you know how it is with crops: You can’t grow orchids with carrot seed. Similarly, you can’t grow profits on a “shoestring.” Only by adequate capital can you participate in the feast of popularity. Capital? That means a friendly connection with the Old Adams County Bank

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among them several other varieties of animal or tnsect-eatlng plants. None of these, however are as well developed. Clerk Has Fish And Game Law Booklets Miss Bernlece Nelson, Adams county clerk, bus received a supply of small booklets containing the laws of Indiana for the protection of fish, giime. fut -bearing animals and birds, with notes on federal laws. The booklets are Issued by the state departmerit of conversation, division of fish and game. Any person wanting one of the booklets may obtain it free of charge by calling at the cleik's office. In the court house